FRIENDS Scholarships

January 16, 2015No Comments

Andrew C. Eiker

Memorial Scholarship

The Family Resource, Information & Education Network for Down Syndrome (F.R.I.E.N.D.S.) believes that our future lies in the hands of our teachers/instructors. The better we can assist them in achieving their goals and set them up for success, the better our kids have a chance for a brighter future.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is offering scholarships from $100 to $1,000 per student per academic year of higher education. To be considered by this organization you must be a legal resident of the United States, and meet one of the following three criteria to be considered for this scholarship:

a. You must be an individual with Down syndrome seeking higher education in any field of your choice or;

b. You are a student that is pursuing a degree in Special Education, or a career in helping the needs of those individuals with Down syndrome or;

c. You are an educator, or para-educator, pursuing additional training in a specific area that would be beneficial to teaching individuals with Down syndrome.

Application forms are available below. Hard copies are available by contacting emailing friendsoffredco@gmail.com or by writing to F.R.I.E.N.D.S., PO Box 641, Middletown, MD. 21769.

All applications must be postmarked by June 15th.

The scholarships will be awarded at our major fundraiser, Buddy Walk, on September 14, 2019. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified prior to the walk.

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If you would like to make a donation through PAYPAL or AMAZON Smile, please click the logos above or send your donations to:
F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
P.O. Box 641
Middletown, MD 21769

Welcome Friends!

F.R.I.E.N.D.S., orFamily Resource, Information & Education Network for Down Syndrome is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group of parents re-formed in 1999 in Frederick County, Maryland to:

Be a support and resource group for expectant parents, new parents and extended families of babies born with Down Syndrome;

Provide age-appropriate activities for our children and their friends;

Advocate for community awareness and acceptance;

Have quarterly meetings with professional speakers experienced in issues relative to Down Syndrome;

Meet informally to share the joys and challenges of parenting.

* Monthly meetings are held on the second Friday of every month at 6:30pm at the Middletown United Methodist Church (MUMC) off Alt. 40 going west out of Frederick. For a map click here. Please come and join us.